Complexity as a Big Idea for Secondary Education: Evaluating a Complex Systems Curriculum

Over the past three decades, the study of complex systems has firmly established itself in the research and curricula of many universities around the world. This applies to both the natural and social sciences, and notably across disciplines. Complexity has a profound impact on the epistemology of science, and its place in education deserves reflection. The aim of our research was to explore how complexity might be introduced at a high school...